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E112D polymorphism in the prolylcarboxypeptidase gene is associated with blood pressure response to benazepril in Chinese hypertensive patients.
Chinese medical journal - 20 Oct 2009
Zhang Yan, Hong Xiu-mei, Xing Hou-xun, Li Jian-ping, Huo Yong, Xu Xi-ping
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Marked interindividual variation exists in blood pressure response to benazepril, which is considered to have genetic basis. Our objectives were to evaluate whether the E112D polymorphism in the prolylcarboxypeptidase (PRCP) gene has impact on blood pressure response to benazepril. METHODS: Hypertensive patients from Huoqiu County and Yuexi County of Anhui Province received daily treatment with an...
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